Job Title
Senior Mainframe Systems Programmer and Mainframe Security Architect/Consultant
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About the Role
We are seeking experienced professionals to fill two senior roles for a Financial Services Client in Australia. The successful candidates will provide IBM Mainframe-based services, focusing on strategy, architecture, design, and delivery of technological solutions to meet business needs.
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Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement mainframe operations, maintenance, support, and security capabilities.
* Provide services to support, guide, and assure the design of solutions in line with agreed strategies and directions.
* Confer with systems users to develop areas of change in requirements that result in greater efficiency, systems integration, or cost reduction.
* Develop technical evaluations of products, tools, techniques, and methods to meet business needs.
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Requirements
* 15+ years relevant business experience (Mainframe).
* A sound knowledge of the Technology Industry that incorporates the mainframe and its extensibility.
* Prior experience in a Security Analyst role (Mainframe - RACF) is highly desirable.
* z/OS Software installation and configuration experience.
* Advanced Assembler experience.
* Advanced JCL (Job Control Language) coding experience.
* SMP/E and REXX experience.
* RACF Security expertise.
* SAS programming expertise.
* ISPF and ISPF Dialogue Management Services.
* SDSF (Spool Display Search Facility) experience.
* Programming experience in one or more programming disciplines (including: Python, PL1, and Cobol) is highly advantageous.
* Experience with one or more of the following: Storage Management (DASD and Tape), DB2, and Performance Monitoring.
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Non-Technical Capabilities
* Tertiary qualification in a Technology discipline or related field.
* Audit, Risk, Controls Background/exposure.
* Ability to build effective relationships and enable the successful implementation of technical strategies.
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Location
The roles are based in Melbourne, Victoria, requiring full-time presence in the office, however a hybrid arrangement for 2 days per week working from home may be negotiable over time.
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Contract Details
The initial contract duration is 6-12 months, with a likely conversion to a permanent role if the candidate fits well into the team.
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Application Guidelines
To apply, applicants must have the requisite skill and experience defined above, ideally a minimum of Australian Permanent Residency status, but sponsorship may be considered for the right skills fit, and at least 5+ year's relevant local working experience.